Paraparaumu Beach

Paraparaumu Beach
Town
Paraparaumu Beach in 2013
Paraparaumu Beach in 2013
Map
Coordinates: 40°53′38″S 174°58′46″E / 40.893777°S 174.979437°E / -40.893777; 174.979437
CountryNew Zealand
RegionWellington Region
Territorial authorityKāpiti Coast District
WardParaparaumu Ward
CommunityParaparaumu Community
Electorates
Government
 • Territorial AuthorityKāpiti Coast District Council
 • Regional councilGreater Wellington Regional Council
 • Kāpiti Coast MayorJanet Holborow
 • Ōtaki MPTim Costley
 • Te Tai Hauāuru MPDebbie Ngarewa-Packer
Area
 • Total5.12 km2 (1.98 sq mi)
Population
 (June 2023)[2]
 • Total9,780
 • Density1,900/km2 (4,900/sq mi)
Postcode(s)
5032
Area code04

Paraparaumu Beach is a coastal settlement on the Kāpiti Coast of New Zealand's North Island. It is located west of the main Paraparaumu township, 50 km (31 mi) north of Wellington. The area faces Kapiti Island.

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  2. ^ "Population estimate tables - NZ.Stat". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2023.